NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An opportunity to join the West Quadrant Community Dietetic Service as an enthusiastic Band 6 Dietitian. The role offers a unique chance to support patients across both acute and community settings, providing continuity of care from hospital admission through to community follow-up where appropriate.
This post is suitable for:
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A Band 6 Dietitian seeking experience in both acute and community dietetics.
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An existing staff member looking for a secondment opportunity.
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An experienced Band 5 Dietitian looking to gain Band 6 experience.
All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed- term, Part-time 24.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4/7 days per week
Base location: Drumchapel Health Centre
Key responsibilities:
- Provide dietetic care to inpatients at Vale of Leven Hospital.
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Follow up patients in the community when appropriate to ensure continuity of care.
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Deliver dietetic services through:
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General community clinics
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Home visits
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Care home visits
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Home enteral feeding support
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Work as part of the wider West Quadrant Community Dietetic Team.
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Participate in a service committed to:
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Clinical supervision
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Quality improvement initiatives
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Student practice placements (B and C placements)
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Continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
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BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
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HCPC registration
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Full UK driving licence (essential)
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Interest in both acute and community dietetics
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Ability to work independently in community settings and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Commitment to quality improvement and professional development
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Willingness to support patients across a variety of clinical environments
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Clinical supervision
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CPD opportunities
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Experience across acute and community services
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Exposure to student placement support and service development activities
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Leona Cook, Team Lead West Quadrant Community Dietetic Service - [email protected] - 07500976777
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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